This
Harvestman is a relatively new species to the UK.
Originally of Mediterranean origin, Dicranopalpus
ramosus is still relatively rare in the UK. It is on
the increase, although records in more northern areas of
the country are few. It was first recorded at Sherwood
Forest CP in 2002 and is still occasionally found on the
visitor centre buildings and easily identifiable by it's
characteristic resting posture. We recorded our first on
the wall of the tourist information centre at Sherwood
Heath in September 2009, but then found another at Market
Warsop Church and six on a wall at Barn Owl Close, Market
Warsop.

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accurate status of this species in
Nottinghamshire. Send an Excel spreadsheet of
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